From andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au Tue Nov 18 14:24:31 2014 From: andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au (Andrew Hopkins) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:24:31 +1100 Subject: [ASA] The ASA supports members who speak up for a gender inclusive science community Message-ID: <546ABBEF.6020709@aao.gov.au> Microsoft Word - ASA_Equity_Statement.docx The ASA supports members who speak up for a gender inclusive science community At a recent European Space Agency media conference, a scientist wore a shirt with sexualised imagery of women, and used an analogy with sexual references. Scientists and science journalists (both women and men) made the fair and reasonable criticism that this was inappropriate for an official media conference and scientific workplace. The relevant scientist has since apologised. Subsequently, a number of media articles about this incident have been critical of feminism, and the scientists (particularly women) who criticised the sexual imagery and references have been abused through social media. The media criticism is unwarranted and the abuse is reprehensible. The Astronomical Society of Australia is strongly committed to making all of its members feel accepted within the scientific community, and to remove the historical legacy of sexism within science. Displays of sexual imagery and use of sexual references are at odds with this goal, and hence unacceptable. We fully support the members of our community who made fair and reasonable criticisms of inappropriate images and comments. The Astronomical Society of Australia will continue to strive for an equitable and diverse scientific community. The Council of the Astronomical Society of Australia President of the Astronomical Society of Australia Associate Professor Andrew Hopkins Australian Astronomical Observatory andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au +61 2 9372 4849 Media Contact Dr Michael Brown Monash University Michael.Brown at monash.edu +61 3 9905 4498 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ASA_Equity_Statement.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 98996 bytes Desc: not available URL: From kglazebrook at swin.edu.au Wed Nov 19 11:46:09 2014 From: kglazebrook at swin.edu.au (Karl Glazebrook) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:46:09 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Postdoctoral opportunities at Swinburne Message-ID: <3A83ADCC-B40C-4C02-993A-0888A1D8DB61@swin.edu.au> The following Post-doctoral Research Associate positions are available at Swinburne for 2015, closing soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Researcher in Galaxy Evolution with Dr Barbara Catinella and Dr Luca Cortese. Two year appointment, deadline Jan 1st The successful candidate will work on multi-wavelength studies of galaxies, aimed at understanding the effect of the environment on the cold gas reservoir and star formation activity of group galaxies, using data from the GASS/COLDGASS surveys and their on-going extensions to low stellar masses. More information and online application: http://tinyurl.com/kh8sdhj ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Researcher in Galaxy Evolution with Prof. Karl Glazebrook and Dr David Fisher. 19 month appointment, deadline Jan 15th The appointee will be expected to play a leading role in an international collaboration to study the 'DYNAMO' sample of local star-forming galaxies, selected to have similar star-formation and kinematic properties to galaxies in the early Universe, with the aim of studying the physical relation of kinematics, star-formation. gas density and galaxy morphology at early times. The project will use data from Keck, Gemini, ALMA, and HST for this with much of this data already in hand (including HST). The appointee will also have the opportunity to pursue a vigorous independent research program and to collaborate on other projects at Swinburne. More information and online application: http://tinyurl.com/nbg9d3f ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Researcher in Circumgalactic Medium Studies with Dr Glenn Kacprzak. Two year appointment, deadline Dec 1st The successful candidate will be a key participant in an international collaboration to study the circumgalactic medium using quasar absorption-line systems. The candidate may select between ongoing programs that are either observationally based, using HST and Keck data, or to peruse the analysis of the CGM using world-leading N-body+hydro simulations (ART). More information and application instructions: http://tinyurl.com/k9e6lkx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The appointees will join one of Australia's most active astronomy departments. Swinburne astronomers regularly obtain international observing time on the AAT, Gemini, HST, Magellan, ATCA and Parkes telescopes. We have institutional access to the W.M. Keck telescopes in Hawaii (15-20 nights per year) to which all staff (including PDRAs) are open to apply to via a merit-based TAC. The Centre has GSTAR, the Australian GPU Supercomputer for Theoretical Astrophysics, available in house as well as access to state-of-the-art 3D visualization facilities. Swinburne values and embraces its diverse work environment. The University is committed to the principles of social justice, equal opportunity and cultural diversity, and seeks to implement these in the conduct of our activities and relationships. Swinburne has been recognized as an Employer of Choice for Women since 2007. As a University, we recognise the need to capitalize and nurture the skills and talents of all segments of our diverse community. Swinburne's culture is characterised by a set of values which inform the way we work together and enable us to deliver outstanding results. Swinburne encourages applications from Indigenous people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and men. Included Benefits: 17% superannuation (pension), standard staff employment benefits including leave entitlements. ---------------- Karl Glazebrook Director & Distinguished Professor Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology Contact: +61-3-9214-4384 kglazebrook at swin.edu.au astronomy.swin.edu.au/karl galacticturmoil.org @karlglazebrook From andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au Thu Nov 20 12:43:14 2014 From: andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au (Andrew Hopkins) Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:43:14 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Astronomical Societies send letter to ESA Message-ID: <546D4732.5050902@aao.gov.au> Dear ASA Members, Following the ASA's public statement of support for members speaking up for a gender inclusive community earlier this week, I am pleased to say that today the Presidents of the American Astronomical Society, the Canadian Astronomical Society, the Royal Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Society of Australia jointly signed and sent a letter to Dr Alvaro Gime?nez, Director of Science and Robotic Exploration at the European Space Agency. This letter presents the common views of our four Societies around the incident being referred to on Twitter as #shirtstorm or #shirtgate, and encourages ESA to strongly promote gender inclusive policies and practices to more broadly and effectively raise awareness of these issues. Andrew Hopkins President, ASA -- A.Prof. Andrew Hopkins, Head of Research and Outreach Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 915, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia ph: +61 2 9372 4849 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 From ahassan at swin.edu.au Fri Nov 21 08:29:26 2014 From: ahassan at swin.edu.au (Amr Hassan) Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:29:26 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Reminder - Astronomy Supercomputer Time Allocation Committee - Call for Proposals Q1-Q2 2015 Message-ID: *** Reminder *** Astronomy Supercomputer Time Allocation Committee Call for Proposals ? NCI Primergy, Green II (gSTAR/swinSTAR) and iVEC Galaxy Facilities ** Call closes at 5pm (AEDT) Monday 1st December, 2014** Attached is a call for proposals for time on the following facilities (Q1-Q2 2015): 1. NCI Astronomy Flagship Program: up to 1,000 kSUs 2. gSTAR and swinSTAR: up to 1,700 kSUs 3. iVEC Galaxy supercomputer: up to 2,000 kSUs ASTAC Application form can be downloaded from http://www.astronomyaustralia.org.au/commitees/astac For assistance with the proposal form, or for more information on the resources available, please contact Luke Hodkinson (lhodkins at astro.swin.edu.au), or Amr Hassan (ahassan at swin.edu.au). Note that Luke and Amr may also be contacted for enquiries related to the suitability of code for use on GPUs. iVEC specific enquiries can also be directed to the iVEC Helpdesk (help at ivec.org). On behalf of the ASTAC Committee Dr. Amr H. Hassan gSTAR Projects and Engagement Support Leader Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing Swinburne University of Technology H29, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia Phone: +61-3-9214-8546 Fax: +61-3-9214-8797 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ASTAC-call.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 490278 bytes Desc: ASTAC-call.pdf URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Upon registering with your email address, you will be sent a link to click to join the webinar once it begins. https://usq.zoom.us/webinar/register/564498542 The webinar will begin streaming around 8:30 am Australian Eastern Standard Time on the morning of Tuesday 25 Nov and you will be able to submit questions during the seminar using the chat facility of the Zoom conferencing software. If you have any questions or issues, please contact workshop LOC member Matthew Mengel (matthew.mengel at usq.edu.au). For more information on AARNet?s Zoom Video Conferencing, please visit: http://www.aarnet.edu.au/network-and-services/cloud-services-applications/zoom What should be the finalised workshop talks program is online at: http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/planets/FourthWorkshop2014/program.html For those attending in person: We have arranged an informal welcome at the bar in the USQ REFECTORY (R block) on the Monday evening 5pm to 8pm. Drinks are at your own cost but the prices seem reasonable and the LOC will be on hand to welcome and assist you. All workshop talks will be held on the fifth floor of the PHOENIX building (Q block) in rooms Q501 and Q502 with lunch and morning and afternoon tea provided free of charge. A dinner outing has been arranged for Tuesday night, USQ's Dr Jonti Horner will be presenting a free post-workshop public lecture on the Wednesday evening, and a free post-workshop bus tour to Mt Kent Observatory will take place Thursday morning. To see the locations of the refectory and workshop venues click on the map at: http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/planets/FourthWorkshop2014/venue.html For those needing assistance on arrival my mobile phone number is 0452 639 307. Best Wishes, Brad Carter Brad.Carter at usq.edu.au on behalf of the SOC and LOC -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: